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Air pollution linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis severity

Air pollution linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis severity

(HealthDay)—Air pollution is associated with increased rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease severity, according to a study published in the October issue ofRheumatology.Giovanni Adami, M.D., Ph.D.,

Air pollution linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis severity

(HealthDay)—Air pollution is associated with increased rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease severity, according to a study published in the October issue ofRheumatology.Giovanni Adami, M.D., Ph.D.,
A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies

A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of British Columbia reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and oth

A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of British Columbia reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and oth
What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies

What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies

by Dr Li Huang, et al.,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many people peanuts are a healthy snacking option, but for those people with an allergy, peanuts can be a seri

What you need to know about new treatments for children with peanut allergies

by Dr Li Huang, et al.,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many people peanuts are a healthy snacking option, but for those people with an allergy, peanuts can be a seri
A new approach to study autoimmune diseases

A new approach to study autoimmune diseases

by Indiana Biosciences Research InstituteVenn diagrams of risk genes expressed in the target tissues of the fourautoimmune diseases (type 1 diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis,

A new approach to study autoimmune diseases

by Indiana Biosciences Research InstituteVenn diagrams of risk genes expressed in the target tissues of the fourautoimmune diseases (type 1 diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis,
New research shows early Maori probably suffered from gout

New research shows early Maori probably suffered from gout

by University of Otago(Medical Xpress)—Discoveries of early Māori skeletal remains showing tell-tale signs of gout have been corroborated by new evidence that dispels the myth that the disease wa

New research shows early Maori probably suffered from gout

by University of Otago(Medical Xpress)—Discoveries of early Māori skeletal remains showing tell-tale signs of gout have been corroborated by new evidence that dispels the myth that the disease wa
New device for low-cost single-cell analysis identifies fibroblast subtypes in rheumatoid arthritis patients

New device for low-cost single-cell analysis identifies fibroblast subtypes in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by New York Genome CenterResearchers at the New York Genome Center (NYGC) and New York University (NYU) have taken steps to facilitate broad access to single-cell sequencing by developing a 3-D-printe

New device for low-cost single-cell analysis identifies fibroblast subtypes in rheumatoid arthritis patients

by New York Genome CenterResearchers at the New York Genome Center (NYGC) and New York University (NYU) have taken steps to facilitate broad access to single-cell sequencing by developing a 3-D-printe
Certain steps help lead to healthy pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis

Certain steps help lead to healthy pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), taking certain steps to ensure that they have a healthy pregnancy leads to a reduced risk of complicated birth or miscar

Certain steps help lead to healthy pregnancies in women with rheumatoid arthritis

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), taking certain steps to ensure that they have a healthy pregnancy leads to a reduced risk of complicated birth or miscar
New study examines potential factors related to the development of adult-onset food allergy

New study examines potential factors related to the development of adult-onset food allergy

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies (FAs), including 5.6 million children under

New study examines potential factors related to the development of adult-onset food allergy

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's estimated that 33 million Americans have food allergies (FAs), including 5.6 million children under
Research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may drive disease

Research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may drive disease

by University of BirminghamCD8+T cell internalization into BEC is a consistent event in PBC patients with ongoing disease. a) Representative fluorescence image of liver core biopsy, taken f

Research into autoimmune liver condition suggests unique cell movements may drive disease

by University of BirminghamCD8+T cell internalization into BEC is a consistent event in PBC patients with ongoing disease. a) Representative fluorescence image of liver core biopsy, taken f
Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included nearly 1.3 million men aged 20–39 years who participated in three serial heal

Is metabolic syndrome a modifiable risk factor for gout?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included nearly 1.3 million men aged 20–39 years who participated in three serial heal
New study points to a better way to ward off asthma triggers

New study points to a better way to ward off asthma triggers

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyLeft: Lung tissue of untreated mice. Right: Lung tissue of mice treated with antibodies blocking OX40L and CD30L. Credit: Dr. Gurupreet Sethi, La Jolla Institu

New study points to a better way to ward off asthma triggers

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyLeft: Lung tissue of untreated mice. Right: Lung tissue of mice treated with antibodies blocking OX40L and CD30L. Credit: Dr. Gurupreet Sethi, La Jolla Institu
Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis

Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe proposed binding site of the PAD4-activating antibody. The PAD4 enzyme is composed of two pieces (light gray and dark gray) that are connected in

Enzyme-activating antibodies revealed as marker for most severe form of rheumatoid arthritis

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe proposed binding site of the PAD4-activating antibody. The PAD4 enzyme is composed of two pieces (light gray and dark gray) that are connected in